undies

plural noun

un·​dies ˈən-dēz How to pronounce undies (audio)
informal : underwear
especially : underpants or panties

Examples of undies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Rinna Beauty founder, 59, rolled up to Crytpo.com Arena in barely any clothing — opting for just her undies. Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 To match her ski lodge-ready, loungewear look, Addison wore a coordinating thong under her dress, wearing the undies high on her hips. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 15 Dec. 2022 The collection includes boxers, briefs, bikinis, boyshorts and more undies as well as socks, bralettes, jogger pants and T-shirts. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2022 For more leakproof activewear and undies, Knix marked down the entire site 20 to 60%. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022 Swap those gag gift undies with silly pictures of bae (not to mention those panties that need to be retired) for a classier panty set à la Mrs. Bieber. Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022 Parade Now to November 28: Parade's assortment of cheeky undies and comfy bras just got cheaper. Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022 Hailey Bieber recently rocked a similar white pair of undies with her name embroidered on the front in baby blue font. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 15 Nov. 2022 Yellow is for luck, red is for love and white undies bring peace. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 25 Oct. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undies was in 1900

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“Undies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undies. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

undies

noun plural
un·​dies ˈən-dēz How to pronounce undies (audio)
: underwear
especially : women's underwear
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